Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU - Hopewell - Full Time - DAYS

Position Overview

Supervises all levels of unit personnel on assigned shifts and adjusts staff schedules based on departmental needs while maintaining equitable distribution of assignments.

Maintains proper utilization of equipment, supplies, and facilities for maintaining patient care.

Monitors clinical management of patient care delivery area to produce quality patient care with optimal outcomes.

Collaborates with respective nursing and medical personnel to coordinate care with other departments; ensures that individual plans of patient care area developed for patients.

Addresses patient, family and staff concerns in a timely fashion. Keeps nurse managers informed of unit activity needs and problems.

Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients and families.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and incorporates the interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.

Makes sure unit activities are monitored and collaborates with staff in the identification of needed resources to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Implements processes and continuously seeks to improve care practices to enhance outcomes.

Makes sure staff practice is monitored to ensure that patient standards of care are being met. Participates in the quality improvement process.

Monitors patient care satisfaction and upholds the Forces of Magnet.

Provides direction and guidance to others. Serves as a clinical resource to staff.

Demonstrates leadership skill demonstrated in decision-making and problem-solving. Serves as mentor and role model for staff.

Serves as a consistent communicator and demonstrates mutual support.

Seeks new knowledge and self-development by participating in a minimum of 40 hours self-development with a minimum of 15 formal contact hours yearly.

Supports the 360 degree peer review process in order to foster self-improvement in a leadership role.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: Three years job-related experience in hospital-care setting. Six months demonstrated competency in charge role. Clinical and management support practice in patient care area required.

Other Credentials

• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ
• ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation)

Knowledge and Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reasoning ability and customer service skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Pinching/fine motor activities.
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements

• Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks

• Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Communicable Disease, Extreme Noise Levels, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program